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Materials Engineering and Testing Services
California Test Methods - Contact List
CTM No. |
Title |
METS Contact |
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Method of Operation and Calibration of the Mechanical Compactor |
Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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Mechanics, Operation, Calibration,
and Diaphragm Installation of the Stabilometer |
Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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Method of Test for Calibration of Expansion Pressure Devices |
Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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Method of Test for Operation and Calibration of the Electronically
Controlled Compactor
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Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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Calculations Pertaining
to Gradings and Specific Gravities |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Definitions of Terms Relating
to Specific Gravity |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Operation of the Mechanical Spader |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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| Method for Testing of Material Production Plants | Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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| Method of Calibration of Compaction Test Equipment | Gem-Yeu Ma 916-227-1080 |
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Method of Developing Density and Moisture Calibration Tables
for the Nuclear Gauge |
Gem-Yeu Ma 916-227-1080 |
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Method for Installation and Use of Embankment Settlement Devices |
Gem-Yeu Ma 916-227-1080 |
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Method for Evaluating the Capabilities of Asphalt Concrete
Compactors |
Sam Kianfar 916-227-7302 |
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Method for Calibration of the California Portable Skid Tester |
Al Vasquez 916-227-5847 |
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Method of Calibration of Pressure Type Air Meters |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Criteria for Selection of Permeable Materials (Test method is currently inactive
- refer to contact for further information) |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Administrative Instructions for Use of Nuclear Gauges |
Gem-Yeu Ma 916-227-1080 |
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Method of Test for Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used
in the Roadway Structural Sections
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Hamid Moussavi 916-227-7175 |
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Geotechnical Design Reports
and Materials Reports |
Shira Rajendra (GDR) 916-952-8329 Joe Peterson (MR) 916-227-7303 |
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Method of Test for Soil and Aggregate Sample
Preparation |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and
Coarse Aggregates |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Mechanical Analysis of Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Determining Percentage of
Crushed Particles |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Specific Gravity and
Absorption of Coarse Aggregate |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Specific Gravity and
Absorption of Fine Aggregate |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Apparent Specific Gravity
of Fine Aggregates |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Specific Gravity of
Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Abrasion of Coarse Aggregate
by Use of the Los Angeles Rattler Machine |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Unit Weight of
Aggregate |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Organic Impurities in
Concrete Sand |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Soundness of Aggregates by
Use of Sodium Sulfate |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Petrographic Examination of Mineral Aggregates |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Relative Compaction of
Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Sand Equivalent |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Consolidation of Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Permeability of Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Unconfined Compression of
Soils |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Surface Moisture in
Concrete Aggregates by the Displacement Method
(Field Method) |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity
(S.S.D.) of Coarse Aggregate by the Displacement
Method (Field Method) |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity
(S.S.D.) of Fine Aggregate by the Displacement
Method (Field Method) |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Determination of Moisture
Content of Soils and Aggregates by Oven Drying |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Evaluating Cleanness of
Coarse Aggregate |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Lineal Shrinkage of Soils (Bar Method) |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Method of Test for Durability Index |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Triaxial Compression
of Soils (Test method is currently inactive
- refer to contact for further information) |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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| Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates Using Nuclear Gage | Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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Large-Scale Triaxial Compression
of Soils (Test method is currently inactive
- refer to contact for further information) |
Yung Chung 916-227-5242 |
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| Method of ascertaining the Homogeneity of Concrete in Cast-in-drilled-hole (Cidh) piles using the Gamma-Gamma test method | Doug Brittsan 916-227-1079 |
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| Method of Test for Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregates | Rosme Aguilar 916-227-7253 |
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| Method of Test for Percentage of Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate | Rosme Aguilar 916-227-7253 |
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Method of Test for Determining the Resistance "R" Value of Treated and Untreated Bases, Subbases and Basement Soils by the Stabilometer |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Film
Stripping |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Centrifuge Kerosene Equivalent and Approximate Bitumen Ratio (ABR) |
Frank Chavez |
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Method of Preparation of HMA for Test Specimens |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Swell of Bituminous Mixtures |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Moisture Vapor Susceptibility of Bituminous Mixtures |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Determining Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Determination of Asphalt and Moisture Contents of Bituminous Mixtures by Hot Solvent Extraction |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Designing and Testing Classes "A" and "B" Cement
Treated Bases (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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| Determining the Application Rates of Foamed Asphalt for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement | Joe Peterson 916-227-7303 |
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Method of Test for Residue by Evaporation of Emulsified Asphalt |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Residue by Evaporation of Latex Modified Asphalt Emulsion |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Recovery from Deformation of Latex Modified Asphalt Emulsion Residue |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method for Determining the Effect of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Determination of Cement
or Lime Content in Treated Aggregate by the Titration Method |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Field Test for the Determination of Distributor Spread Rate |
Hot Mix Asphalt Lab |
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Method of Test for Measuring the Permeability of Bituminous Pavements and Seal Coats |
Hot Mix Asphalt Lab |
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Method of Test for Surface Skid Resistance with the California Portable Skid Tester |
Dawn Becky 916-227-5814 |
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Method of Test for Determining the Quantity of Asphalt Rejuvenating Agent Required for an Asphaltic Pavement |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Determining the Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin Film Oven Test) |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Determining the Percent of Residue of Emulsified Asphalt Rejuvenating Agents |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Evaluating the Expansive Potential of Soils Underlying Portland Cement Concrete Pavements (Third Cycle Expansion Pressure Test) |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test to Obtain Flexible Pavement Deflection Measurements for Determining Pavement Rehabilitation Requirements |
Dawn Becky 916-227-5814 |
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Method of Test for Determining Permeability of Thin Membranes Under Asphalt Concrete |
Albert Vasquez 916-227-5847 |
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Method of Test to Estimate the Modulus of Reaction of Existing Asphalt
Concrete Pavement from Pavement Deflection |
Dawn Becky 916-227-5814 |
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Method of Test for Surface Abrasion of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Determining Asphalt Content in Bituminous Mixtures by Vacuum Extraction |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Micro-Recovery of Asphalt from Bituminous Core Slices and Small Samples of Loose Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Stabilometer Value |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Determining Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) for Open Graded Asphalt Concrete |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Determining Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures or Graded Mineral Aggregates Using Microwave Ovens |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Bituminous Mixture
to Moisture Induced Damage |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Unconfined Compressive Strength
of Lime Treated Soils and Aggregates |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method for Determining Asphalt Durability Using the California Tilt-Oven Durability Test |
Hot Mix Asphalt Lab |
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Determining the In-Place
Density and Relative Compaction of AC Pavement |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Determining the Percent
and Grade of Recycling Agent to Use for Hot Recycling of Asphalt
Concrete |
Hamid Moussavi 916-227-7234 |
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Method of Test for Determining the Percent and Grade of Recycling Agent to Use for Cold Recycling of Asphalt Concrete |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Determining Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures by Use of the Nuclear Gage |
Tracey Hall 916-227-7293 |
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Method of Test for Recovering Asphalt Materials by Modified (IA) Abson Recovery |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method for Determination of Asphalt Binder Properties using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Determination of Asphalt
Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Ignition Method |
Frank Chavez 916-227-7011 |
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Method of Test for Latex Concentration in Asphalt Emulsions |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Methods for Testing Paints and Related Materials |
Mitch Gipson 916-227-7919 |
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Method of Testing Cement Treated Base and Concrete for Calcium Oxide |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Test Method for the Chemical Analysis of Portland Cement, Portland Cement Concrete, Fly Ash, Pozzolan, and Blended Cement |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method for the Chemical Analysis of Water |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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| Method of Test for Field-Sampling of Pavement Marking Materials s | Mitch Gipson 916-227-7919 |
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Method of Testing Cold Applied Two-Component Polysulfide Polymer Type Joint Sealing Compound |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Free Lime in Hydrated Lime (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Determination of Chloride Content in Organic Additives for Portland Cement Concrete |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method of Test for Concrete Admixtures |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Sulfate Content |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method of Test for Evaluating Epoxy Resin Systems at Low Temperatures by Flexural-Creep Measurements |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Testing Cleanness and Soundness of Portland Cement Concrete Surfaces and Quality of Bonded Overlays and Sealed Courses |
James Sagar |
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Method of Identification of Pigments and Extenders in Paints and Coatings |
Mitch Gipson 916-227-7919 |
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Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Chloride Content |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method for Testing Thermoplastic Traffic Line Materiall |
Mitch Gipson |
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Testing Soils and Waters
for Conductivity (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method for Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesives, Binders and Sealants |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Testing Two-Component Machine-Mixed
Polyurethane Sealants |
Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Test for Thermo-Applied
Pavement Striping Granules (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Mitch Gipson |
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Method for Determination
of Rheological Properties of Chemical Adhesives Using a Dynamic Shear
Rheometer |
Albert Vasquez |
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| Method of Test for Flexible Bituminous Adhesive | Lisa Dobeck 916-227-7291 |
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Method of Test for Determining Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Relative Mortar Strength of Portland Cement Concrete Sand |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Unit Weight of Fresh Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Compressive Strength of Molded Concrete Cylinders |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Chord Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete (Compressometer Method) |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Flexural Strength of Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Flexural Strength of Rapid Strength Concrete |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Operation of California Highway Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles |
Albert Vasquez |
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Method of Test for Expansion in Water and Contraction in Air of Portland Cement Mortar |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Aggregates in Air-Entrained Concrete (Powers Procedure) |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Proportions of Coarse Aggregate in Fresh Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Determining the Effect of Water-Reducing and Set-Retarding Admixtures on the Drying Shrinkage of Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Determining Length of Drilled Concrete Cores |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Water Retention Efficiency of Liquid Membrane-Forming Concrete Curing Compounds |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Test for Determining the Application Rates of Concrete Curing Compounds in the Field |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Determining a Recommended Cement Content for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Determining the Drying Shrinkage of Lightweight Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Sampling Fresh Concrete |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Making, Handling, and Storing Concrete Compressive Test Specimens in the Field |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Flow of Grout Mixtures (Flow Cone Method) |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Determining Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Operation of Bridge Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles |
Albert Vasquez |
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Method of Test for Evaluation of Aggregate for Lean Concrete Base (LCB) |
James Sagar |
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| Method of Prequalification of Concrete Aggregate | James Sagar |
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Method for Determining the Surface Abrasion Resistance of Concrete Specimens |
James Sagar |
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| Method of Test for Determining Suitability of Materials for Overlayment and Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and Structures | James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Relative
Compaction of Polymer Concrete Utilizing Nuclear Gauges |
James Sagar |
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Method for Testing Thermal Stability of Mortar Made with Hydraulic Cement |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Sampling for and Reporting
the Results of Tests for Alkali Silica Reactivity |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Slump of Fresh Portland Cement Concrete |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method of Test for Temperature of Fresh Mixed Portland Cement Concrete |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Method for determining Cementitious Materials Content or Water/Cement Ratio for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements |
James Sagar 916-227-7205 |
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Reflectance of Highway Reflector
Buttons (Optical Requirements) (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Mitch Gipson |
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Moisture Seal of Highway
Reflector Buttons (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Test for Luminous Intensity of Traffic Signal Sections |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Deflection of Plastic Traffic Signal Face |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Luminance of Pedestrian Signal Face |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for High Pressure Sodium Lamp Multiple Supply Ballasts |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Expected Life Performance and Lumens of HPS Lamps |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Testing Durability of Mast Arm-mounted Luminaires |
Craig Fearn |
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Testing Rubber Hose (Test method is currently
inactive - refer to contact for further information) |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Test for Diameter of Wire and Thickness of Insulation (Electrical Conductors) |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Coefficent of Retroreflection of Retroreflective Sheeting for Highway Signs |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method for Determining Field and Laboratory Resistivity and pH Measurements for Soil and Water |
Leo Martinez |
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Method of Test for Shear Strength of Brick Cores |
James Sagar |
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Method of Test for Coating Adherence to Metalic Substrates |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Test for Series Multiple (SM) Transformers |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Specular Reflector Material |
Craig Fearn 916-227-7196 |
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Method of Test for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor of Large Reinforced Plastic Panels |
Craig Fearn |
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Ascertaining Thickness of
Spelter Coating on Galvanized Products (Replaced
by ASTM A 123/123M-97 and ASTM A 153/153M) |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Function and Pre-installation Inspection of Traffic Signal Systems |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Environmental Operation of Traffic Signal Systems |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Evaluating Color by Means of Chromaticity Coordinates |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Test for Seam Quality Control Standard for Helical Lock Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Testing of Bridge Bearing Pads |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Crushing of Longitudinally Welded Steel Tubular Products (Universal Crushing Test) |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Seam Quality Control of Helical Continuously Welded Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Fracture and Defection of Metal Traffic Signal Section Housing |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for the Power Line Transient Susceptibility |
Craig Fearn |
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Test Method for Non-Reflective and Reflective Pavement Markers |
Mitch Gipson |
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Method of Tests for Mechanical and Welded Reinforcing
Steel Splices |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Test Method for Evaluating Painted Metal Target Plate Material |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method of Determining Movement Rating of Type B1 and B2 Preformed Elastomeric Joint Seals |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Fence Posts and Braces |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Determining the Tension in Prestressing Strand with the Vibra-Tension, Model ET-U |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Luminaire Isolux Diagrams |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Test for Mercury Lamp Multiple Circuit Ballastsy Lamp Multiple Circuit
Ballasts |
Craig Fearn |
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Method of Determining the Strength of Headlight Glare Screen Posts |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method for Testing Creep Performance of Concrete Anchorage Devices |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method for Determining Ultimate Tensile Strength of Cast-In-Place Concrete Inserts |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method for Testing Deflection and Bending Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Poles |
Rosme Aguilar |
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Method of Test for Anti-Graffiti Materials on Retroreflective Sheeting for Highway Signs |
Lisa Dobeck |
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Method for Holiday Detectionin Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel |
Rosme Aguilar 916-227-7253 |
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Method for Evaluating Bend Test Results of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings |
Rosme Aguilar 916-227-7253 |
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Method of Testing for Measuring Epoxy Coating Thickness on Steel Reinforcing Bars, Wire Mesh, and Dowel Bars |
Rosme Aguilar 916-227-7253 |
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